2012 Chevrolet Sonic Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Great gas mileage. Size makes it easy to maneuver but there still is decent room for passengers. The trunk is large for a compact car. The dash display is unique. The cost was good. Repairs outside of regular maintenance have been small.

It didn't need too much maintenance until I hit 75000 miles, it handles surprisingly well, and can perform fairly well uphill. It is also surprisingly roomy inside. If you need more trunk space, the two back seats actually fold down.

It's just great on gas. We usually use this for long distance trips. While its Compact it is quite spacious for its size. It has ample room in the hatch for groceries and other required items. Love turbo.

I love that this car has such great gas mileage, and it is so tiny I can easily maneuver wherever I am. Parking is so easy because of the size as well. I am always surprised by how much I can fit in my car (I am a college student so there is always a lot of me packing up between home and whatnot).

Great gas mileage, compact, easy to change the oil and filter. Still had a CD player and an aux cord and great defroster and heating throughout summer and winter. Tires aren't too pricey either. Also had an optional manual drive if I want.

Car is very compact, reliable and cheap on gas. Offers hands free. Sling and Sirius radio. Trunk size is good for size of car. Have not had any trouble with engine, etc. I cannot really think of any cons for this car. Comfortable to ride in.

It runs really smooth, it's good on gas, lasting all week on a full tank which is only about thirty dollars the most, it can fit in almost any parking spot, it's a good car for drivers who are just starting out because it's small.

The 2012 Chevy sonic is extremely reliable, very comfortable, gets great gas mileage, only have had to make a few maintenance repairs. It is an amazing car for first time buyers and for people shopping on a budget.

The car is too low to the ground. There are site blocks to the front left of the driver and if you have a passenger in the front, it is very difficult to see the central left outside of the passenger side. Coating on handles has peeled and ripped through just normal handling.

It has a completely digital interface including a countdown of how many miles you have to go until empty. This countdown is always changing and never accurate. No third seat in the back. Also had two factory recalls in the first two years I owned it.

Though spacious. Not great for families with small kids and large car seat. The stereo is terrible especially in Aux. Sits super low to the ground so great for speed but you scrap on everything especially if there is snow.

The inside is pretty much at a bare minimum, so there is not really anything fancy or impressive when I have friends coming in the car. It also is not the funniest thing ever to have crank windows, as I cannot reach the other side of the car when I am driving.

Tires get a lot of nails and have issues with tire pressure sensor or the gas cap sensor if gas caps not on tight, other than tires and a new gas cap, only other con is I can't change the spark plugs myself since I can't lower the motor to do.

Do not really have any cons, I have been happy with it. I have been transporting 3 children under the age of 11 and seems large enough for them all but will soon be growing out of this size car. Overall no cons for this car.

Its small.. That is the only con I have about this vehicle. I do have damage to the passenger side. I am also not a big fan of the color I have it in although it grew on me. This car is a great car for starters only.

Has a small engine that will sound great when getting into the high rpms but will not go anywhere. If you need to move a lot of things the trunk space is short. Space inside the car cannot fit three people in the back row comfortably.